Oarai Isosaki Shrine (Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Oarai Isosaki Shrine is a seaside shrine in Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture. It has long been worshipped as the god of maritime safety and the protection of the fishing industry. As its name suggests, the shrine is uniquely located facing the "iso" (rocky shore), and is particularly known for its "Kamiiso" (sacred iso) statue standing on the sea...